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[2015], Adolescent, HighWater Press Call No: NL GN VAN Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Debwe seriesSummary Note: "A Blanket of Butterflies explores the journey of Shinobu, a mysterious stranger who visits Fort Smith, NWT, to retrieve his family's samurai suit of armor and sword from the local museum. When he discovers that his grandfather's sword has been lost in a poker game to the man they call "Benny the Bank," he sets out to retrieve it with the help of a young boy, Sonny, and his grandmother. Together, they face Benny and his men, Torchy, Sfen and the giant known as Flinch, and come to an unexpected realization. This graphic novel, beautifully illustrated by Scott B. Henderson, explores the grace of family and of trusting the power of the spirit world."--Back cover.
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-- Blanket of butterflies[2022]., Highwater Press Call No: GN-FANTASY SPI Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Debwe series.Summary Note: "Explores the journey of Shinobu, a mysterious stranger who visits Fort Smith, NWT, to retrieve his family's samurai suit of armor and sword from the local museum. When he discovers that his grandfather's sword has been lost in a poker game to the man they call 'Benny the Bank,' he sets out to retrieve it with the help of a young boy, Sonny, and his grandmother. Together, they face Benny and his men, Torchy, Sfen and the giant known as Flinch, and come to an unexpected realization"--Provided by publisher.
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-- As I enfold you in petals[2023]., HighWater Press Call No: GN VAN Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Debwe series.Summary Note: "Newly sober, Curtis searches for healing in the ancient cultural practices of his Tticho Dene grandfather. But will the Little People answer his call?"--Back cover.
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[2018]., Juvenile, HighWater Press Call No: NL GN SPI Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Debwe seriesSummary Note: "Tasha Spillet's graphic-novel debut, Surviving the City, is a story about womanhood, friendship, resilience, and the anguish of a missing loved one. Miikwan and Dez are best friends. Miikwan's Anishinaabe; Dez is Inninew. Together, the teens navigate the challenges of growing up in an urban landscape - they're so close, they even completed their Berry Fast together. However, when Dez's grandmother becomes too sick, Dez is told she can't stay with her anymore. With the threat of a group home looming, Dez can't bring herself to go home and disappears. Miikwan is devastated, and the wound of her missing mother resurfaces. Will Dez's community find her before it's too late? Will Miikwan be able to cope if they don't? Colonialism and the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People are explored in Natasha Donovan's beautiful illustrations."--
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[2018]., HighWater Press Call No: 741.5 971 Genre: Graphic novels Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Debwe series.Summary Note: ". . . Miikwan and Dez are best friends. Miikwan's Anishinaabe; Dez is Inninew. Together, the teens navigate the challenges of growing up in an urban landscape--they're so close, they even completed their Berry Fast together. However, when Dez's grandmother becomes too sick, Dez is told she can't stay with her anymore. With the threat of a group home looming, Dez can't bring herself to go home and disappears. Miikwan is devastated, and the wound of her missing mother resurfaces. Will Dez's community find her before it's too late? Will Miikwan be able to cope if they don't? . . ."--Publisher provided.
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[2018]., Highwater Press Call No: GN-REALISTIC SUR Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Debwe series.Summary Note: ". . . Miikwan and Dez are best friends. Miikwan's Anishinaabe; Dez is Inninew. Together, the teens navigate the challenges of growing up in an urban landscape--they're so close, they even completed their Berry Fast together. However, when Dez's grandmother becomes too sick, Dez is told she can't stay with her anymore. With the threat of a group home looming, Dez can't bring herself to go home and disappears. Miikwan is devastated, and the wound of her missing mother resurfaces. Will Dez's community find her before it's too late? Will Miikwan be able to cope if they don't? . . ."--Publisher provided.
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[2018]., HighWater Press Call No: GN SPI Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Debwe series. Volume: bk 1Summary Note: ". . . Miikwan and Dez are best friends. Miikwan's Anishinaabe; Dez is Inninew. Together, the teens navigate the challenges of growing up in an urban landscape--they're so close, they even completed their Berry Fast together. However, when Dez's grandmother becomes too sick, Dez is told she can't stay with her anymore. With the threat of a group home looming, Dez can't bring herself to go home and disappears. Miikwan is devastated, and the wound of her missing mother resurfaces. Will Dez's community find her before it's too late? Will Miikwan be able to cope if they don't? . . ."--Publisher provided.
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-- From the roots up[2020]., HighWater Press Call No: GN SPI Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Debwe series. Volume: bk 2Summary Note: "Dez's grandmother has passed away. Frieving, and with nowhere else to go, she's living in a group home. On top of everything else, Dez is navigating a new relationship and coming into her identity as a Two-Spirit person. Miikwan is crushing on a new kid Riel, but doesn't really understand what Dez is going through. Can Miikwan learn how to be a better ally to her best friend? Elder Geraldine is doing her best to be supportive of the teens, but she doesn't know how to respond when the gendered protocols she's grown up with are thrown into question. Will Dez be comfortable expressing her full identity? And will their community relearn the teachings and overcome prejudice to celebrate Dez for who she is?"--Back cover.
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-- 3 feathers[2015], HighWater Press Call No: 741.5 971 Genre: Graphic novels Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Debwe series.Summary Note: "Three young men-- Flinch, Bryce, and Rupert-- have vandalized their community. They are sent by its Elders to live nine months on the land as part of the circle sentencing process. There, the young men learn to take responsibility for their actions and acquire the humility required to return home. But will they be forgiven for what they've done?--Back cover.
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[2015], HighWater Press Call No: NL GN VAN Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Debwe series.
